In January 2019, while working in London, Jonathan Hirons’s life suddenly changed. He remembers sitting in a business meeting with colleagues discussing a work project when he “began to feel strange”. Jonathan soon found that he couldn’t make changes to the document he was working on, and he began to struggle to find the words to speak. Fortunately, realising something was very wrong, his colleagues acted quickly and called an ambulance. Jonathan was rushed to University College Hospital, wh ...
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 5 - Brain Health with Dr Trevor Powell
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Send us a Text Message. Intertwined Health: Neuropsychology, Brain Health, and Insights from Dr. Trevor Powell In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' Dr. Trevor Powell, a consultant clinical neuropsychologist, discusses the interconnectedness of physical and mental health, emphasizing how psychological processes influence physical conditions…
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On the tip of my tongue Episode 5 - Dr Trevor Powell - Trailer
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk to Dr Trevor Powell about Neuropsychology, the Brain and Aphasia, Joe Biden and Walking Football! Trevor Powell is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 30 years experience of working in mental health and neuropsychology in the NHS. He is the clinical lead and mana…
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On the tip of my tongue : Series 1 Episode 4 - Carers with Ann Hirons
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Send us a Text Message. Caring for Loved Ones with Aphasia: A Personal Journey with Ann In this episode of the 'On the Tip of My Tongue' podcast, we welcome Ann, Jon's wife, to discuss her experience caring for a partner with aphasia following his stroke. Ann shares her professional background in psychology and addiction therapy within the NHS, whi…
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 3 - Caring and carers - Michael Shann
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Send us a Text Message. Supporting Carers: Insights and Initiatives from Carers UK In this episode, Michael Shann, head of carer support at Carers UK, discusses his 12.5-year journey with the charity, highlighting its mission to improve the lives of carers. He provides an in-depth overview of the services offered, including a helpline, online and i…
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 2 - Living with Aphasia and Charities
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Send us a Text Message. Understanding Aphasia: A Deep Dive into the Hidden Disability In this episode of the 'On the Tip of My Tongue' podcast, hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons discuss aphasia, a little-known yet common condition affecting language and communication due to brain injury. They chat with Barbara Chalk, a retired speech and langua…
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 1 - Living with Aphasia
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Send us a Text Message. Understanding Aphasia: Personal Journeys and Insights In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons delve into the challenges and experiences of living with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury. Jonathan shares his personal journey following a stroke, highlighting the stru…
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